 In this episode of VSBA: School Board News executive director, Gina Patterson is joined by VSBA President Rodney Jordan, Norfolk School Board member, who was recently announced as the recipient of the 2020 Benjamin Elijah Mays Lifetime Achievement Award. The Mays Lifetime Achievement Award is given to an individual who, through service as a local school board member, has demonstrated a long-standing commitment to representing the educational needs of urban schoolchildren. 

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VSBA School Board News: Episode 20: Interview with Rodney Jordan, Recipient of the 2020 Benjamin Elijah Mays Lifetime Achievement Award

 In this episode of VSBA: School Board News executive director, Gina Patterson is joined by Dr. Michael Thornton, school finance expert and retired School Superintendent, who currently serves as the School Specialist with VACORP and also as a consultant with VSBA. Together they discuss budget and finances as they relate to School Boards.

VSBA School Board News: Episode 19: Budget & Finances

 In this episode of VSBA: School Board News executive director, Gina Patterson is joined by Dr. Jared Cotton, Superintendent of Chesapeake City Public Schools, and Dr, Jackie Miller, Chesapeake’s Chief Student Support Officer. Together they discuss the Community School Safety Forum's hosted by Chesapeake City Public Schools.

VSBA: School Board News Podcast, Episode 18: Community School Safety Forums with Chesapeake City Public Schools

 In this episode of VSBA: School Board News executive director, Gina Patterson is joined by Robert Graham, Superintendent of Radford City Public Schools, and Ellen Denny, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction. Together they discuss the shift towards integrated instruction in Radford City Public Schools.

VSBA: School Board News Podcast, Episode 17: Integrated Instruction, A Conversation with Radford City Public Schools

In this episode of VSBA: School Board News executive director, Gina Patterson is joined by VSBA Government Realtions Specialist, J.T. Kessler to update us on the 2020 session of the Virginia General Assembly.

VSBA: School Board News Podcast, Episode 16: Post-Session Wrap Up with J.T. Kessler

In this episode of VSBA: School Board News executive director, Gina Patterson is joined by Dr. Janice Underwood, Virginia’s First-Ever Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Dr. Underwood will be joining us to talk about what she hopes to accomplish in her new role, as well as equity in education. This podcast is one of several opportunities during the month of March encouraging school board members to take part in discussions around equity in education throughout Virginia. For more information about VSBA Equity in Education month, sponsored by Sodexo, visit the VSBA website, or check our social media accounts for the #EquityInActionVA.

VSBA: School Board News Podcast, Episode 15: Equity in Education Month, Interview with Dr. Janice Underwood

In this episode of VSBA School Board News, executive director Gina Patterson is joined by Dr. John B. Gordon III, superintendent of Suffolk City Public Schools and author of the book The Teacher's Lounge: The Real Role of Educators in Your Schools. Dr. Gordon will be joining us to talk about equity in education. This podcast is the first of several opportunities this month to lead discussions around equity in education throughout Virginia. For more information about VSBA Equity in Education month, sponsored by Sodexo, visit the VSBA website, or check our social media accounts for #EquityInActionVA.

VSBA: School Board News Podcast, Episode 14: Equity in Education Month, Interview with Dr. John B. Gordon

In this episode of VSBA School Board News, executive director Gina Patterson is joined by Samantha Bosserman, Director of Communications and Board Development. They discuss the 10 things every school board member should know.

VSBA: School Board News Podcast, Episode 13: 10 Things Every School Board Member Should Know

In this episode of VSBA School Board News, executive director Gina Patterson is joined by VSBA President Rodney Jordan. They discuss Rodney's journey to becoming VSBA President, and what to expect during his year as president.

VSBA: School Board News Podcast, Episode 12: Interview with VSBA President, Rodney Jordan.

In this episode of VSBA School Board News, executive director Gina Patterson is joined by VSBA Government Relations Specialist, J.T. Kessler. They discuss advocacy and what to expect during the upcoming Legislative Session.

VSBA: School Board News Podcast, Episode 11: Advocacy and the Upcoming Legislative Session with J.T. Kessler

In this episode of VSBA School Board News, executive director Gina Patterson is joined by Dr. Jeffery Smith, superintendent of Hampton City Schools and the 2019 Virginia Superintendent of the Year. They discuss the growth of Hampton City Public Schools, the relationship he has with his board members, and his hopes for Hampton’s future.

VSBA School Board News Podcast, Episode 10: An Interview with Virginia Superintendent of the Year, Dr. Jeffery Smith, Hampton City Public Schools

In this episode of VSBA School Board News, executive director, Gina Patterson is joined by VSBA President Tyrone Foster. Gina and Tyrone look back on Tyrone’s year as president, how he got his start on the school board, and how he hopes we can all “be the difference.”

VSBA School Board News Podcast, Episode 9: An Interview with VSBA President, Tyrone Foster

 In this special episode of VSBA School Board News, in observance of School Bus Safety week, executive director, Gina Patterson is joined Mike Rezac, risk control consultant with VACORP. Gina and Mike discuss the matters related to school bus safety, including things everyone from school board members, to transportation staff, to citizens can do to keep our students safe on and around school buses.

VSBA School Board News, Episode 8: School Bus Safety Week, Oct 21-25

In this special episode of VSBA School Board News, we will be discussing Bullying Prevention Practices. Executive director, Gina Patterson is joined by Bridget Adams, Supervisor of Youth Development with Newport News City Public Schools., together they discuss Bullying Prevention Practices. Highlighting several initiatives that exist within Newport News which aim to maintain a safe and welcoming environment for all students, and what first steps others can take to foster the same culture in their divisions.

VSBA School Board News, Episode 7 SPECIAL EDITION: VSBA Bullying Prevention Month

In this episode of VSBA School Board News, executive director, Gina Patterson is joined by Ruth Larson, Supervisor for the Berkley District in James City County. Gina and Ruth discuss how to establish and maintain a relationship with a local appropriating body.

VSBA School Board News, Episode 6 Working with Your Local Appropriating Body

A monthly podcast brought to you by the Virginia School Boards Association. Hosted by Executive Director Gina Patterson, this podcast will discuss matters pertinent to school board members in Virginia.

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